Dakota North Investigations #3
Marvel Comics • Dakota North Vol. 1
Writer
Martha Thomases
Interior Artist
Tony Salmons
Cover Artist
Tony Salmons
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue follows private investigator Dakota North as she continues to investigate the fashion-world conspiracy involving her father and the villainous Cleo. Features supporting characters like Mad Dog and Rickie.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) to Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (color-breaking), slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear on the right side. The bottom edge shows some faint color rubbing. Overall good eye appeal but clearly handled.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in lots or for under $10. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, but high-grade demand is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header. Spider-Man 25th Anniversary face in the UPC box. Features a strong female protagonist which has given the series a cult following among collectors of 80s indie-style Marvel books.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock. Paper aging is consistent with the era; Ben-Day dots are visible in the flesh tones. Staple placement appears standard for the period.